Present Simple or Present Continuous
I need to write a formal letter. There is something like this:

I plan to do sth in the near future...

Now I wonder if PS is the right choice. Maybe I should use PC and:

I am planning to do sth....

Which to choose and why?

Question

Present Simple or Present Continuous
I need to write a formal letter. There is something like this:

I plan to do sth in the near future...

Now I wonder if PS is the right choice. Maybe I should use PC and:

I am planning to do sth....

Which to choose and why?

Answer

I agree with Nique insofar that either will work fine.

If I were writing the letter, I'd actually go for present simple, but really your choice depends on how the rest of the letter is written.

Answer

I think either would work. If the letter is for some type of admission statement or job I'd likely go with the PC. Using planning gives the impression that you are actively making efforts to sth, vs plan gives the impression that it is something you plan to do in the future but aren't taking any steps toward it presently.

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